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Why We Expect a Big 1918 Hay Crop
By Edgar W. Cooley
NOT ONLY was there an unusually heavy fall of snow during the past winter, particularly in the northern portion of the corn belt, but it came early in the season and remained upon the ground until spring. When warmer weather came the snow melted so slowly that a great portion of the moisture went into the ground.
Because of these important facts, the hay crop this year, provided no greatly pro¬ tracted drought sets in during the summer, should be well above the average. If there is anything like a normal rain¬ fall during the season and other conditions are ordinarily favor¬ able, the crop should be one of the heaviest experienced in years.
Covering the ground during all the really cold portion of the winter, the snow acted like a protecting blanket to all the various varieties of hay. Especially was this protection valuable to sweet clover, alfalfa and other clovers, which, in certain sections during past years, have suffered much from winter killing.
The great amount of mois¬ ture thatsoaked into the ground by reason of the slow passing of the snow, will enable the hay crop to withstand a considerable dry spell dur¬ ing the hot months. . The farmer having much land in pasture or planted to alfalfa or other hay crops should be much encouraged by the apparently excellent conditions for a good hay year and should take the precaution to see that he is well equipped with mowers, rakes and other tools and implements necessary to the proper and economical handling of a large hay crop. These implements should be inspected early to ascertain if they are in good repair and the very best of care should be given them. During these days of war we have heard much dis¬ cussion of wheat and corn and other cereals and very little mention of hay. Yet hay is one of our greatest crops — a crop that must play an important part in feeding the world.
There are few crops that can be grown in every section of the United States, and of these crops, hay ranks first. It forms a considerable portion of the products of every farm in the country, with the excep¬ tion of an everlessening number in the Cotton Belt, where much labor and expense have been annually expended to keep it from growing.
Not only is hay the most common of farm crops, but it is one of the most neces- 1 sary and beneficial. It is neces¬ sary because it enters into the daily ration of every farm animal. It is beneficial, be¬ cause it helps maintain soil fertility.
The world-wide cry for food is not alone for grains, but for meats and dairy products, as well. And it would be impos¬ sible successfully to raise meat animals or dairy animals with¬ out hay.
Not only because it makes it possible to raise live stock and put the manure back upon the land, does hay assist in maintaining soil fertility so essential to continued produc¬ tion, but, in the case of clover and alfalfa, it is a direct fer¬ tility builder, as it adds nitrogen and humus to the soil. Hay is the Uncrowned King of Plenty, a prince of the House of Prosperity, whose garnered gold outvalues by nearly ten times the riches of all the precious metals mined in the United States.
SEEING SOMETIMES SELLS
This is what the professor would call the psychological moment. Hay growers just now are in the right mood. Get them to your store if possible. Hay crops are coming along and the sight of your IHC haying tools should be enough. They get the eye. They take on their looks—they're mechanically right.
Talk side-delivery rakes as strong as possible. In most localities the sale of a side-delivery rake means the sale of a loader and perhaps other tools. It is well to hammer on this particular machine.for that reason, Use our advertising and your 'phone to get the farmers in to see.
The total acreage of hay in the United States is ex¬ ceeded only by that of com, is nearly double that of wheat and two and one-half times that of cotton. Its value equals that of the cotton crop, is exceeded only by the value of the corn crop, is nearly one-third larger than the value of the wheat crop, and exceeds the com¬ bined value of all other grain crops.
Wherever hay is grown, there will be found live stock, fertile soil, good homes, prosperous communities, progressive towns and cities. Hay is universal in its growth; everlasting in its existence and limitless in its effect and influence upon human welfare.

Harvester World magazine was first published by International Harvester Company in October of 1909. From 1909 to 1946, Harvester World functioned primarily as an employee magazine, carrying news from various factories, branch houses and dealerships around the world. The magazine included biographical sketches of employees; notices of retirements and promotions; announcements regarding new company initiatives or building projects; and a variety of other news relating to nearly every facet of the company’s world wide operations. The magazine was published by the company’s Advertising Department, and also functioned as a way for headquarters to communicate with dealerships. In 1946, the magazine was redesigned and eventually shifted from an employee magazine to a more customer-oriented focus. By the 1950s, most Harvester Articles were human interest stories centering on the people and organizations who used International Harvester products. At the same time, photography became an increasingly important element in the content and presentation of the magazine. The magazine was discontinued in 1969.

Why We Expect a Big 1918 Hay Crop
By Edgar W. Cooley
NOT ONLY was there an unusually heavy fall of snow during the past winter, particularly in the northern portion of the corn belt, but it came early in the season and remained upon the ground until spring. When warmer weather came the snow melted so slowly that a great portion of the moisture went into the ground.
Because of these important facts, the hay crop this year, provided no greatly pro¬ tracted drought sets in during the summer, should be well above the average. If there is anything like a normal rain¬ fall during the season and other conditions are ordinarily favor¬ able, the crop should be one of the heaviest experienced in years.
Covering the ground during all the really cold portion of the winter, the snow acted like a protecting blanket to all the various varieties of hay. Especially was this protection valuable to sweet clover, alfalfa and other clovers, which, in certain sections during past years, have suffered much from winter killing.
The great amount of mois¬ ture thatsoaked into the ground by reason of the slow passing of the snow, will enable the hay crop to withstand a considerable dry spell dur¬ ing the hot months. . The farmer having much land in pasture or planted to alfalfa or other hay crops should be much encouraged by the apparently excellent conditions for a good hay year and should take the precaution to see that he is well equipped with mowers, rakes and other tools and implements necessary to the proper and economical handling of a large hay crop. These implements should be inspected early to ascertain if they are in good repair and the very best of care should be given them. During these days of war we have heard much dis¬ cussion of wheat and corn and other cereals and very little mention of hay. Yet hay is one of our greatest crops — a crop that must play an important part in feeding the world.
There are few crops that can be grown in every section of the United States, and of these crops, hay ranks first. It forms a considerable portion of the products of every farm in the country, with the excep¬ tion of an everlessening number in the Cotton Belt, where much labor and expense have been annually expended to keep it from growing.
Not only is hay the most common of farm crops, but it is one of the most neces- 1 sary and beneficial. It is neces¬ sary because it enters into the daily ration of every farm animal. It is beneficial, be¬ cause it helps maintain soil fertility.
The world-wide cry for food is not alone for grains, but for meats and dairy products, as well. And it would be impos¬ sible successfully to raise meat animals or dairy animals with¬ out hay.
Not only because it makes it possible to raise live stock and put the manure back upon the land, does hay assist in maintaining soil fertility so essential to continued produc¬ tion, but, in the case of clover and alfalfa, it is a direct fer¬ tility builder, as it adds nitrogen and humus to the soil. Hay is the Uncrowned King of Plenty, a prince of the House of Prosperity, whose garnered gold outvalues by nearly ten times the riches of all the precious metals mined in the United States.
SEEING SOMETIMES SELLS
This is what the professor would call the psychological moment. Hay growers just now are in the right mood. Get them to your store if possible. Hay crops are coming along and the sight of your IHC haying tools should be enough. They get the eye. They take on their looks—they're mechanically right.
Talk side-delivery rakes as strong as possible. In most localities the sale of a side-delivery rake means the sale of a loader and perhaps other tools. It is well to hammer on this particular machine.for that reason, Use our advertising and your 'phone to get the farmers in to see.
The total acreage of hay in the United States is ex¬ ceeded only by that of com, is nearly double that of wheat and two and one-half times that of cotton. Its value equals that of the cotton crop, is exceeded only by the value of the corn crop, is nearly one-third larger than the value of the wheat crop, and exceeds the com¬ bined value of all other grain crops.
Wherever hay is grown, there will be found live stock, fertile soil, good homes, prosperous communities, progressive towns and cities. Hay is universal in its growth; everlasting in its existence and limitless in its effect and influence upon human welfare.